Items Matching Tag 'John Wyndham'

Chocky`s Children (DVD Details)
In this sequel to Chocky, a year has passed since Matthew said goodbye to his alien friend. With the arrival of the summer holidays Matthew goes to visit his aunt in the countryside. While exploring he meets Albertine, a young mathematical prodigy. They soon become friends and discover they can communicate telepathically. One day Chocky returns to warn Matthew that they are both in danger. Matthew...

Chocky (DVD Details)
Matthew’s parents are concerned. Surely he is too old to have an imaginary friend? But as Matthew becomes increasingly distressed, arguing and reasoning with the unseen companion, they soon learn that Chocky is far from imaginary. Chocky is an alien entity that has taken up residence inside Matthew’s mind, using him as a source of information about life on earth whilst opening his eyes to an...

The Day of the Triffids (Blu-ray Details)
With traditional global fuel sources dwindling, mankind's search for an alternative has led to the cultivation and harvesting of the Triffid, a relatively newly discovered plant rich in oil extracts. Capable of seemingly intelligent behaviour and able to move around on their leg-like roots, these dangerously carnivorous plants possess a poisonous sting enabling them to kill and feed on their...

Chocky: The Complete Collection (UK) (DVD Details)
The parents of schoolboy Matthew Gore are beginning to notice a change in their son. He`s constantly asking questions, his schoolwork has dramatically improved and he`s developed many new talents. The secret lies with Chocky, an inquisitive alien that enters his mind in order to learn about Earth. But before long Matthew`s new skills begin to attract some attention. Adapted from the John Wyndham...

Day Of The Triffids, The (UK) (DVD Details)
A shower of meteorites causes virtually all the population of Earth to go blind. Bill Masen is in hospital, having had an operation on his eyes and discovers he is one of the few that can still see. There is worse to come for some of the plants that have been farmed by man are able to move. The Triffids, which tower above human height and have a vicious paralysing sting, start to attack people,...

Chocky`s Challenge (UK) (DVD Details)
Matthew and his friend find that Chocky has attracted interest from the military.

Chocky`s Children (UK) (DVD Details)
In this sequel to Chocky, a year has passed since Matthew said goodbye to his alien friend. With the arrival of the summer holidays Matthew goes to visit his aunt in the countryside. While exploring he meets Albertine, a young mathematical prodigy. They soon become friends and discover they can communicate telepathically. One day Chocky returns to warn Matthew that they are both in danger. Matthew...

Day of the Triffids, The (Region Free) (DVD Details)
All reports confirm that the world is witnessing an unprecedented shower of meteorites - a once in a lifetime spectacle that must be seen". Bill Masen lies in his hospital bed and listens to the radio broadcast in frustration - the bandages on his eyes are not due to be removed until the following morning. When the time comes, he is relieved to find he can see perfectly. But is soon to discover...